Kevin Michael Damon, 67, of Sneads Ferry NC, passed peacefully on Thursday July 7, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Kevin was born December 29, 1954, and grew up farming on Damon Road in New Woodstock, N.Y. He graduated from Cazenovia High School, Class of 1974. Kevin was employed by Carrier Corporation in Syracuse, NY for over 20 years.
He served as a volunteer fireman in New Woodstock, NY and also started and ran a successful landscaping business in the CNY area. He enjoyed his retirement near the beach in North Carolina, albeit still doing many home projects and odd jobs to help others. He was newly married to Bonnie J. Dawson and they enjoyed time together with family and traveling the country. In his free time he also enjoyed cars, fishing, golf, movies, and his pets. Kevin made friends everywhere he went and made those around him feel seen. He always had smile and a friendly word for those around him.
Kevin was predeceased by his father, L. Stanley “Stan” Damon; his mother, Lois Damon, and by his brothers, Steve Damon, Larry Damon, and Terry Damon. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Dawson of Sneads Ferry, NC; his sister Renee Damon of Towson, MD; his son Matthew Damon (Deana) of Hubert, NC; his granddaughters Madison and Keagan; his daughters Kara Damon of Chapel Hill, NC and Lisa Damon of Manlius; and stepdaughters Heather Goyne, Jen Desko, Vanessa Kennemuer, Laura Auriemma, and stepgrandkids Penelope, Giuliana, Amethyst, Chrysi, Vivian, Gray and Astrid.
There will be no calling hours; a service is planned for Aug. 7, 2022 at 2pm at United Church of DeRuyter in DeRyuter, N.Y.
